Tag Archives: sacrifice

Stuck in the cycle?

Romans 6:23 Whether we are self employed or an employee we expect to be paid for the work we have done. In fact we would insist that it is our right to receive a reward for our effort. Throughout our lives we exchange our services and our time for a monetary payment. It doesn’t takeContinue reading “Stuck in the cycle?”

Constant and consistent

  1 Chronicles 16:34 If we look way back in history, we can recognise that religion in some form or another has been an integral part of any age and society. There have been all sorts of gods, traditions and superstitions that have dictated, enslaved and driven cultures to success or ruin. What most peopleContinue reading “Constant and consistent”

The new commandment

John 13:34-35 The Ten Commandments are often considered the benchmark or basis of good living even though they are impossible to completely fulfil. Even more difficult is Jesus’ command to his disciples to be known for their wholehearted and sacrificial love for each other. We tend to prefer to get stuck on the technicalities, interpretationContinue reading “The new commandment”

Who is sending who?

One of the questions that people ask is “How could a loving God send people to hell?” This can be asked in a genuinely concerned way or as a way of justifying someone’s unbelief. This famous verse (John 3:16) which is often quoted by Christians and often seen on signs and placards helps to answerContinue reading “Who is sending who?”

More than words

“Actions speak louder than words.” None of us are impressed when we are promised something and it never happens. None of us are happy when we are told we are important or valued but are treated like second class citizens. None of us like being told we are loved but never get to feel theContinue reading “More than words”